[radio-op]

gcamlibel, love your machine. It's great to see "just do it!" Keep it up, can't wait to see your next!
Bill

[kcoaks]

Wow, it can be done! Yes, Virginia, there is a cheap CNC mill. This is inspirational to someone who has neither the money nor the expertise yet. Any idea on total cost?

[gcamlibel]

OSB and MDF about 10$ per square meter (cutting is free)
Lead screws (metric 12) are 2 or 3$
Bolts 1$ for 10 pieces
Steppers 5$ each (from machine scrap seller at Ankara)
Drawer rails 3$ each set (double rail is a set)
Controller board and power supply are designed by my self.

I think this data gives an idea about total cost

Turkey is a very cheap country. but you can not find everything that you are looking for. For example I could not find IC1L6208 stepper controller here.

Thanks for support and motivation

[Bloy2004]

Originally posted by gcamlibel

Controller board and power supply are designed by my self.



Turkey is a very cheap country. but you can not find everything that you are looking for. For example I could not find IC1L6208 stepper controller here.

gcamlibel
You're an example of the phrase:

"Necessity is the mother of invention"